Americans need greater access to health insurance, and we must ensure that families are able to choose the best plan suited for them.  I do not believe a Washington-run, big government health care system is the answer.  I am an original cosponsor of S. 1019, the “Universal Health Care Choice and Access Act,” legislation to provide individuals and families with tax incentives to allow them to afford to purchase their own health insurance.  This tax break would put people on the same playing field as corporations, and employees would no longer have to pay more for the same coverage provided through work and could take their coverage with them if they decided to change jobs.  Private insurance companies would have to cater to individuals’ needs, and individuals will have to power to choose the plan best suited for them.  As the Senate debates this issue further, I will continue to work to see that Americans are provided with quality, affordable healthcare.  This is a critical issue that faces every single American family and we must get it right.